Question

The miranda rule states that select one:

a. the police must obtain a warrant before searching a home for evidence.
b. all accused persons are entitled to a fair and speedy trial.
c. the police must read a suspect his or her rights before questioning.
d. a person cannot be forced to confess to a crime under duress.

Answer 1

The Miranda Rule states that the police must read a suspect his or her rights before questioning.

Answer 2

The correct answer is "c. the police must read a suspect his or her rights before questioning." - specifically, the police must inform the person being arrested that they have a right to remain silent - this is often portrayed in the movies ("you have the right to remain silent").

The name comes from the Miranda vs. Arizona case of 1966.